Crisis supports people across Britain to rebuild their lives away from homelessness. We provide specialist support all year round, which includes helping people to find their own stable homes and access education and training.

It can be difficult to know the best way to help people experiencing homelessness, which is why we have put together some advice on building a care package that could make a real difference to someone's life.

You can either build a virtual care package via our online shop, or choose to give directly to a person who is experiencing homelessness.

If you want to help someone directly, we recommend you do whatever you feel comfortable with. The most important thing though is not to use stereotypes to influence your judgement of an individual.

You can build a care package for someone experiencing homelessness by giving a virtual gift via our online shop.

By giving a virtual gift, you’ll be helping to provide someone facing homelessness with the items they need based on their individual needs and situation.

 

What to include in a care package for someone experiencing homelessness

• Warm winter coat
• Thermal clothing
• Jumpers
• Trousers
• Shoes
• Pyjamas
• Other warm clothing
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Shower Gel
• Shampoo
• Period products
• Hairbrush
• Other toiletries
• Mobile phone top-up
• Money for travel costs
• Gift vouchers for shops such as Greggs, Boots or supermarkets where people can buy their own supplies

 

Buying items for people facing homelessness 

You can buy singular items, such as warm clothing, travel costs, home essentials and more, virtually, via our online shop.

Give a virtual gift that matters and help someone start a life beyond homelessness today.

Find out more about our virtual gifts

 

Fill a virtual Christmas stocking 

At Christmas, you can fill a virtual Christmas stocking to help make a real difference to someone experiencing homelessness this winter.

Learn more about virtual Christmas stockings

 

Other ways to help people facing homelessness

There are many other ways to support Crisis and help people build a life beyond homelessness - such as donating, volunteering and fundraising.